Open Journal

Open Journal

By Mike DouglasHealth & FitnessMental Health
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Open Journal episodes

  • Ep268 Lived Experience Shared with Emily
    In this episode Emily joins us again, having previously been on the podcast in March 2020 and June 2019. In this episode Emily shares an update on her lived experience and how sharing it is helping mental health services in her area. Along with insights to Emilys work with Beat and recent book projects and publications.
    Guest: Emily
    Instagram: @empoweringem93 | Links: www.linktr.ee/emilyn93
    Host: Mike
    Website: openjournalbc.com  |  Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_  |  Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
    50 min
  • Ep267 Digital Craft, Creativity & Community, with Bex
    In this episode Bex joins us to discuss digital art, gaming, cosplay and their potential connectedness. Along with reflecting on how a community can support our wellbeing. 
    Guest: Bex
    Website: bexhelen.com  |  Instagram: @BexHelen  |  Twitter: @BexHelen  |  Instagram Art: @raelkisnet 
    Host: Mike
    Website: openjournalbc.com  |  Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_  |  Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
    55 min
  • Ep266 Health and Exercise with Elspeth
    In this episode Elspeth joins us to discuss World Health Day, becoming active and finding boxing, along with introducing us to endometriosis. This is the second episode in a two part conversation.
    Guest: Elspeth
    @elspethfit
    Host: Mike
    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com
    58 min
  • Ep265 Living a life with Elspeth

    In this episode Elspeth joins us to discuss lived experience of mental health illnesses, changing life situations and splitting your time and focus. This is the first episode in a two part conversation. 


    Guest: Elspeth 

    @elspethfit 

    Host: Mike 

    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com  

    46 min
  • Ep264 Music Meditation, Singing and Smiling with Xann
    In this episode Xann, Co-Founder of Biiah, joins us to discuss singing, music, meditation; the impact on our wellbeing. Along with introducing us to Biiah. 
    Guest: Xann
    Instagram: @xannzibar | Twitter: @xannzibar | Website: biiah.com  |  Instagram: @biiahofficial  |  Twitter: @biiahhq 
    Host: Mike 
    Website: openjournalbc.com  |  Instagram: @Mike_Douglas_  |  Twitter: @Mike_Douglas_
    31 min
  • Ep263 Living Our Own Happiness with Alice

    In this episode Alice joins us to discuss her recent travels, live experiences living our own happiness and we discuss how we value items and experiences. 


    Guest: Alice

    @Alice_Dartnell | alicedartnell.com 

    Host: Mike 

    @Mike_Douglas_ | openjournalbc.com 

    42 min
  • Ep262 Adore Dance with Joe

    In this episode Joe introduces us to Adore Dance in London. We discuss the role classes can have on fitness, routine, loneliness and general wellbeing.


    Guest: Joe

    @adoredance.london | https://www.adoredance.london 

    Host: Mike 

    @Mike_Douglas_ | www.openjournalbc.com 

    32 min
  • Ep261 Day Crafting with Bruce

    In this episode Bruce joins us to discuss day crafting, writing, being creative and being proactive with our environments and routines. 


    Guest: Bruce 

    daycrafting.com | @day_crafting 

    Host: Mike 

    openjournalbc.com | @Mike_Douglas_ 

    53 min

About Open Journal

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Open Journal Podcast (part of the BlogCast) focuses on the many aspects of mental health; including illness, wellness, stigma and support and the lives affected by mental health.